Chip Carved Hut Box From Jaisalmer - 18th Century Apothecary Cabinets For further information on Tibetan

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It would have been used for storing components used in the chewing of paan

Three internal shelves have also been added

Each box is lined with fabric to safeguard the expensive contents

Condition: Aged surface and wear consistent with age and use

Chip Carved Hut Box From Jaisalmer - 18th Century Apothecary Cabinets For further information on TibetanA remarkable and increasingly scarce 18th century hut box from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, richly decorated with an array of deeply carved geometric and floral motifs. Constructed from solid timber and raised on turned feet, this substantial chest showcases the distinctive chip carving tradition of western India, where skilled craftsmen transformed functional storage pieces into highly decorative works of folk art. The exterior is divided into a series of